Bergen student Ice Hike

Written by:Study Bergen

Photo:Folgefonni Breførarlag

Study Bergen invites students on a fantastic adventure on Juklavass glacier Saturday September the 30th.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Guides from Folgefonni Breførarlag will take us on a hike on Juklavass glacier, which is part of the mighty Folgefonna glacier, Norway's third largest inland glacier. Nature is the focus for this trip, so anyone who is generally in good health should be able to complete this hike. You do not need to have experience with ice hiking.

Places are limitied and are expected to be in high demand for this trip. Don't postpone signing up if you want to join the trip.

PRICES

Students registered at UiB, HVL, NHH, NLA and VID

499 NOK

Other students/Ph.d

849

Fullprice

1099

PROGRAM

Registration:

06:40 (By Hotel Terminus, next to the railway station

Departure Bergen:

07:00 (The bus will not wait)

Ferry

08:40

Arrival Fonna ski centre

10:40*

Departure Fonna

17:00*

Arrival Bergen

19:30*

*Times are approximate due to traffic and weather conditions

Time on the ice is between 5-6 hours, depending on the group.

NB! ROUTE CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER

Should weather conditions on the day of the event preclude activities on the glacier, an alternative route through Bondhusdalen to the glacier will be chosen. This will entail no activity on the glacier itself. Please note that tickets will not be refunded nor partly reimbursed should this change incur. Folgefonni Breførarlag decides the route, and their route decision is final to ensure the safety of participants.

CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT

The guiding company provides the necessary ice-hiking equipment (including ice-picks, crampons, helmets, ropes etc). If you do not have mountain boots, you may borrow a pair from the glacier guiding company, (sizes available 33- 48). This is free of charge.

Clothes are not avaiable for rental. Wind-chill on the glacier is high so it is very important you dress appropriately.

You will need the following:- wool/fleece layers - wind and waterproof jacket and trousers.

Unfortunately, if for some reason you are unable to attend after you have paid, we will not be able to refund your ticket. You can transfer your ticket to another person until the 25. september. The service costs 45,-.If the name change involves a change to a higher price category, the difference in ticket category must also be paid. No refund will be given if the name change is to a lower price category.

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail: utdanningibergen@uib.no